December weather forecastMaggia, Switzerland

December weather for Maggia, Switzerland: In Maggia, Switzerland, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 260mm (10.24") of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the shortest days in Maggia, Switzerland, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Maggia, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 2°C (35.6°F) and an average low of -4.6°C (23.7°F).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 5.5°C (41.9°F) in November to a still cold 2°C (35.6°F). During December, Maggia records a consistent average nighttime temperature of -4.6°C (23.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Maggia, Switzerland, is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 200.8 rainfall days, and 1253mm (49.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Maggia are January through May, October through December. In Maggia, Switzerland, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 260mm (10.24") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 1500mm (59.06") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Maggia, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

In Maggia, the average sunshine in December is 6.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Maggia, records 2°C (35.6°F), while the low-temperature is -4.6°C (23.7°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Maggia, Switzerland, is 78%.

In Maggia, Switzerland, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation.

In Maggia, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 260mm (10.24") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Maggia, Switzerland, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In Maggia, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Maggia, Switzerland, is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Maggia, Switzerland, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Maggia, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in December: 2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in December: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (164mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in December: 260mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (334mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (3.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September, October and November (8km).